GMU Space Day is Oct. 22
The 2nd Annual Mason Space Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 22, from 3-9 p.m. at George Mason University’s Fairfax City campus. This free, family-friendly event will offer an exciting and engaging opportunity to learn about the technology and science behind aerospace projects.
All ages are invited to learn about the latest in space exploration from those on the front lines and explore space firsthand through a tour of Mason’s Observatory. Charles F. Bolden Jr., former head of NASA and a former astronaut, will deliver the keynote address.
Food trucks will be available onsite. Go to https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/physics-and-astronomy-department/space-day-2023 to register in advance and for more information.
Fairfax High’s Choral Concert, Oct. 26
The sounds of music will fill the air when the Fairfax High Chorus presents its fall Pyramid Concert, Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The free event features students from Fairfax, as well as from its feeder schools.
Help Woodson High’s Food Pantry
It’s difficult for students to concentrate on school when they haven’t had enough to eat. But nonprofit Britepaths’ Food4Thought pantry at Woodson High in Fairfax is extremely low on food and supplies and needs the community’s help to be replenished. To help, go to britepaths.org/Food4Thought to see what’s needed, donate funds online and learn about Britepaths’ other partner schools.
Currently, the Woodson food pantry could use gift cards to Amazon, BJs or Costco, as well as: Peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, applesauce, crackers, cereal, granola bars, microwave popcorn, and personal-hygiene items. Anyone wishing to help may bring these things to the school office at 9525 Main St. in Fairfax, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.